Service updates
Winter break special arrangements:
Our web chat and staffed helpdesks at both libraries will close at 4pm on Friday 22 December and re-open at 9am on Tuesday 2 January
Weston Library (Lansdowne campus) will remain open 24/7 as normal
The Sir Michael Cobham Library (Talbot campus) - ground floor only will be open 24/7 throughout. The rest of the building, including access to bookstock, will be closed from 4pm on Friday 22 December, and will be fully re-opened at 8am on Tuesday 2 January
ID card required for entry
Standard opening times
These opening times apply throughout term and spring and summer vacation periods.
The Sir Michael Cobham Library, Talbot Campus
Your ID card is required to access the Library overnight between 5pm - 8am and all day during weekends and bank holidays.
| Day |
Library building (ground floor only) |
Library building (floors 1 - 4) | Web Chat |
Staffed service at helpdesk |
| Monday - Friday | Open 24 hours | 8am - midnight | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays | Open 24 hours | 10am - 10pm | Closed weekends; bank holiday service as specified | Closed |
Weston Library (Bournemouth Gateway Building), Lansdowne Campus
Your ID card is required for access at all times.
| Day | Library area | Web Chat |
Staffed service at helpdesk |
| Monday - Friday | Open 24 hours | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays |
Open 24 hours | Closed weekends; bank holiday service as specified | Closed |
If you can't visit the Library in person you can contact us on Library Chat, email us at [email protected] or phone us on +44 (0)1202 965959. Unless otherwise stated, these services are staffed Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. You can also find out more information by visiting our Library FAQs page.
For IT support, please telephone +44 (0)1202 965515 or Freephone 0808 196 2332 (both available 24/7)